Last night while watching Monday Night Football it hit me, how wild would it be if your company could trade you like is done in sports.
Could you imagine being called into your boss' office to be told that you needed to pack up because you had been traded to Microsoft for a VP and 3 new college graduates?
Just had to share.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Songs praising Obama taught to school kids
I am just speechless at this point. There is a story on Fox about a video that shows school kids singing songs that praise Obama, complete with lyrics ripped from "Jesus Loves the Little Children." I will post the video link later but for now I have the lyrics to share.
Song 1:
Mm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that all must lend a hand
To make this country strong again
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said red, yellow, black or white
All are equal in his sight
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
Yes!
Mmm, mmm, mm
Barack Hussein Obama
Song 2:
Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all doth say "hooray!"
Hooray, Mr. President! You're number one!
The first black American to lead this great nation!
Hooray, Mr. President we honor your great plans
To make this country's economy number one again!
Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you!
And we stand for all Americans under the great Red, White, and Blue!
So continue ---- Mr. President we know you'll do the trick
So here's a hearty hip-hooray ----
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Note: I had planned on posting about the Narcissist in Chief's use of I and Me almost 1200 times in his 41 major speeches but this had to go first. Look for that later.
Song 1:
Mm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that all must lend a hand
To make this country strong again
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
He said red, yellow, black or white
All are equal in his sight
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama
Yes!
Mmm, mmm, mm
Barack Hussein Obama
Song 2:
Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all doth say "hooray!"
Hooray, Mr. President! You're number one!
The first black American to lead this great nation!
Hooray, Mr. President we honor your great plans
To make this country's economy number one again!
Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you!
And we stand for all Americans under the great Red, White, and Blue!
So continue ---- Mr. President we know you'll do the trick
So here's a hearty hip-hooray ----
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Note: I had planned on posting about the Narcissist in Chief's use of I and Me almost 1200 times in his 41 major speeches but this had to go first. Look for that later.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Running frustration!
The last 2 weeks have been very frustrating when it comes to running. Between multiple late nights from working and school and the weather my running has suffered greatly. this morning I woke up to it pouring, with some thunder and lightning thrown in for good measure. I like running in the rain, but there are limits!
Lets hope it gets better.
Lets hope it gets better.
Friday, September 11, 2009
I Remember
I remember
The news
The first tower hit
An accident? An attack?
We huddled and watched as it became clear
I remember
Screaming
The second tower hit
The fireball searing my eyes from 1000 miles away
I remember
Stunned
Sobbing
Watching the towers fall
I remember
Pride
Strength
From those that fought back over a field
I remember
Our enemies dancing in the streets
Our allies flying our flag
I REMEMBER
Do you?
-AKM
The news
The first tower hit
An accident? An attack?
We huddled and watched as it became clear
I remember
Screaming
The second tower hit
The fireball searing my eyes from 1000 miles away
I remember
Stunned
Sobbing
Watching the towers fall
I remember
Pride
Strength
From those that fought back over a field
I remember
Our enemies dancing in the streets
Our allies flying our flag
I REMEMBER
Do you?
-AKM
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Obama gives a speech, again
As if anyone needed to be told this, I am not a fan of Obama. I am also not a fan of Reid, Pelosi, and much of the Democratic Congress. The reason for this antipathy lies in the fact that I am a huge fan of this country, and I feel that they are doing all they can to destroy it. I am sick and tired of politicians ignoring the Constitution, and also trying to tell everyone how they can, and cannot, live their lives.
That being said what I really want to discuss are a few things concerning last night’s speech by President Obama.
First, frankly I am sick of this guy’s speeches. He won, he can stop campaigning. Or maybe he can’t since it is quite apparent that while he convinced people to vote for him he, and Congress, are struggling with convincing the people that they know what they are doing now that they are there. Approval ratings are plummeting, and the credibility of the administration is as well, even as the media continues to shield Obama and his cronies. Yes, the MSM has run some critical pieces, but they are more to try and convince everyone that they are not biased than to really do anything meaningful.
Second, even though it was rude and shouldn’t have been done, Rep. Joe Wilson is my new hero. He flat out called Obama on his lie about whether illegal aliens would be covered by the currently proposed health care bill and he was right. But then again how would Obama know? He has already admitted he has not read the bill, and as I have posted before there are Congressional members that have no intention of reading the bill even as they are voting for it. Essentially refusing to do a key part of the job they were hired to do. Of course Wilson is getting condemned from both sides for his outburst, but where was the condemnation from the Dems when they booed Bush during his State of the Union address? The hypocrisy continues. As usual though I digress, let’s look at the claim by Obama…
Quote: “There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false—the reforms I’m proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally.”
Fact: Nothing in any of the Democrat bills would require individuals to verify their citizenship or identity prior to receiving taxpayer-subsidized benefits—making the President’s promise one that the legislation itself does not keep.
Interesting isn’t it? Not only does the proposed 1018 page plan not require verification but it also does not specifically exclude illegal immigrants from getting coverage. And something not excluded is tacitly accepted when it comes to the government.
Lastly, Obama also states “Nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change the coverage or the doctor you have. Let me repeat this: nothing in our plan requires you to change what you have. “
Unfortunately the Congressional Budget Office does not agree. The CBO believes that millions will lose their current coverage under this plan. And I think they are understating this issue greatly. The fact is that from a business standpoint if I have to weigh paying out $8,000 a year to cover an employee (based on my coverage which is 2k paid by me and the rest paid by my work) or pay $750 to move someone over to the public option which one do you think will be chosen? Another thing that is in that bill that no one wants to read is the real trap, once moved you can’t move back. It’s like a roach motel.
I believe we need health care reform. The current system is definitely broken. There are people that fall through the cracks all the time and we should do what we can to take care of them. However this proposal is not the answer. Never mind the fact that we cannot afford to put it in place. The American people get it, as evidenced by the reactions at the town halls and various protests as well as the approval ratings. But the real question is will these politicians listen? Considering the speed at which they are moving I think they are listening, but are so bound and determined to get this in place in spite of public opinion, that they are going to rush it through. And that is another issues, if it needs to be done take the time to do it right. Do not slam it through as fast as possible as is being done.
But maybe they are afraid of what will happen in the next elections.
That being said what I really want to discuss are a few things concerning last night’s speech by President Obama.
First, frankly I am sick of this guy’s speeches. He won, he can stop campaigning. Or maybe he can’t since it is quite apparent that while he convinced people to vote for him he, and Congress, are struggling with convincing the people that they know what they are doing now that they are there. Approval ratings are plummeting, and the credibility of the administration is as well, even as the media continues to shield Obama and his cronies. Yes, the MSM has run some critical pieces, but they are more to try and convince everyone that they are not biased than to really do anything meaningful.
Second, even though it was rude and shouldn’t have been done, Rep. Joe Wilson is my new hero. He flat out called Obama on his lie about whether illegal aliens would be covered by the currently proposed health care bill and he was right. But then again how would Obama know? He has already admitted he has not read the bill, and as I have posted before there are Congressional members that have no intention of reading the bill even as they are voting for it. Essentially refusing to do a key part of the job they were hired to do. Of course Wilson is getting condemned from both sides for his outburst, but where was the condemnation from the Dems when they booed Bush during his State of the Union address? The hypocrisy continues. As usual though I digress, let’s look at the claim by Obama…
Quote: “There are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. This, too, is false—the reforms I’m proposing would not apply to those who are here illegally.”
Fact: Nothing in any of the Democrat bills would require individuals to verify their citizenship or identity prior to receiving taxpayer-subsidized benefits—making the President’s promise one that the legislation itself does not keep.
Interesting isn’t it? Not only does the proposed 1018 page plan not require verification but it also does not specifically exclude illegal immigrants from getting coverage. And something not excluded is tacitly accepted when it comes to the government.
Lastly, Obama also states “Nothing in this plan will require you or your employer to change the coverage or the doctor you have. Let me repeat this: nothing in our plan requires you to change what you have. “
Unfortunately the Congressional Budget Office does not agree. The CBO believes that millions will lose their current coverage under this plan. And I think they are understating this issue greatly. The fact is that from a business standpoint if I have to weigh paying out $8,000 a year to cover an employee (based on my coverage which is 2k paid by me and the rest paid by my work) or pay $750 to move someone over to the public option which one do you think will be chosen? Another thing that is in that bill that no one wants to read is the real trap, once moved you can’t move back. It’s like a roach motel.
I believe we need health care reform. The current system is definitely broken. There are people that fall through the cracks all the time and we should do what we can to take care of them. However this proposal is not the answer. Never mind the fact that we cannot afford to put it in place. The American people get it, as evidenced by the reactions at the town halls and various protests as well as the approval ratings. But the real question is will these politicians listen? Considering the speed at which they are moving I think they are listening, but are so bound and determined to get this in place in spite of public opinion, that they are going to rush it through. And that is another issues, if it needs to be done take the time to do it right. Do not slam it through as fast as possible as is being done.
But maybe they are afraid of what will happen in the next elections.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
First Meet Was Awesome
So Midget had her first meet of the season on Saturday. It was hosted at our gym and was considered a 'fun' meet. But regardless we were a little stressed about it. Well, when I say 'we' I mean my wife and I. We had family visiting to watch and wanted her to do so well, and apparently the practices leading up to it were full of struggles.
We really didn't need to worry.
The big things for me that stood out.
Beam - Her mount and the leg swing to push up position were as good as she has ever done them. If you look at last years videos you will see her swing up on her leg and then scoot over onto her rear end, this time she got the swing all the way over and sat perfectly centered, no shifting!! I am not sure if she needed the spot on the handstand or not. It looked good but her coach was right there so maybe I just couldn't tell. I cannot believe she fell on the turn! She never does that. Ah well she handled it great though. Pretty dismount
Floor - Her lines were beautiful. The only things I noticed were some shuffling feet, other than that she nailed it and the 9.3 was the best score she has ever gotten on anything. The whole gym erupted when the score went up, and the grin on her face was so awesome.
Vault - During warm ups she looked like a running frog, legs all over the place, and then she kept hitting the middle of the spring board. Her 1st warm up vault was a crash into the mat. 2nd was pretty good, 3rd I think her head hit the mat edge and caused her to roll over. But then during the real one (after I got the camera focused at the last second) she did awesome, the frog was gone, she hit the sweet spot on the board and she made that nice roll. For some reason they only did 1 vault though but she did great.
Bars - Apparently the Midget told her coach she did not need to stand on any mats to do her mount. LOL Anyway she obviously got it but good lord it hurt my abs watching her holding herself up there before she got pulled over. With the mat she just goes right up and over. Back hip circle was beautiful I thought. Mill circle is still blech, she is so close though. She really nailed the swing part of the dismount and just the one step. Her progression on bars from last year to this year is really the most obvious. It makes sense though as it is her favorite event.
I thought she did great, and the judges are a few of the same ones we see throughout the year so just because it was 'fun' I feel that they were judged well. Her coach said she asked them to score leniently, but not sure that applies to ours. The girl was on!
The one off the wall comment that came out of it was when the Midget watched the level 4s go and she turned to me after a few (from our gym and the others) got spots on their BHS and said "I can do that whole routine, if I can get the spot for the handspring, I want to be level 4." Not sure what to do about that.
All in all it was a great first meet and a great time. I expect we will have a very good year.
I intend to add the video shortly. Have to get the embed from home.
We really didn't need to worry.
The big things for me that stood out.
Beam - Her mount and the leg swing to push up position were as good as she has ever done them. If you look at last years videos you will see her swing up on her leg and then scoot over onto her rear end, this time she got the swing all the way over and sat perfectly centered, no shifting!! I am not sure if she needed the spot on the handstand or not. It looked good but her coach was right there so maybe I just couldn't tell. I cannot believe she fell on the turn! She never does that. Ah well she handled it great though. Pretty dismount
Floor - Her lines were beautiful. The only things I noticed were some shuffling feet, other than that she nailed it and the 9.3 was the best score she has ever gotten on anything. The whole gym erupted when the score went up, and the grin on her face was so awesome.
Vault - During warm ups she looked like a running frog, legs all over the place, and then she kept hitting the middle of the spring board. Her 1st warm up vault was a crash into the mat. 2nd was pretty good, 3rd I think her head hit the mat edge and caused her to roll over. But then during the real one (after I got the camera focused at the last second) she did awesome, the frog was gone, she hit the sweet spot on the board and she made that nice roll. For some reason they only did 1 vault though but she did great.
Bars - Apparently the Midget told her coach she did not need to stand on any mats to do her mount. LOL Anyway she obviously got it but good lord it hurt my abs watching her holding herself up there before she got pulled over. With the mat she just goes right up and over. Back hip circle was beautiful I thought. Mill circle is still blech, she is so close though. She really nailed the swing part of the dismount and just the one step. Her progression on bars from last year to this year is really the most obvious. It makes sense though as it is her favorite event.
I thought she did great, and the judges are a few of the same ones we see throughout the year so just because it was 'fun' I feel that they were judged well. Her coach said she asked them to score leniently, but not sure that applies to ours. The girl was on!
The one off the wall comment that came out of it was when the Midget watched the level 4s go and she turned to me after a few (from our gym and the others) got spots on their BHS and said "I can do that whole routine, if I can get the spot for the handspring, I want to be level 4." Not sure what to do about that.
All in all it was a great first meet and a great time. I expect we will have a very good year.
I intend to add the video shortly. Have to get the embed from home.
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